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Virginia-born sailor who died at Pearl Harbor to be reinterred after DNA identification
An Abingdon, Virginia man present at the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, will be buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on May 20, 2024. Seaman 1st Class James Holzhauer was 23 years old aboard the USS Oklahoma when the Japanese attacked. Holzhauer performed typical sailor duties such as upkeep and maintenance of the ship, but also handled ropes and wires, stored and secured items and assisted with cargo when it was moved on or off the ship. Occasionally, he would serve as lookout, telephone talker, messenger and other similar duties. He was also a member of the ship’s gun crew.
Teacher pay raises imminent following Russell Co. school closures
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Russell County Board of Education approved the closure of Swords Creek Elementary and Copper Creek Elementary schools on Tuesday. The schools will close at the end of this school year. Division Superintendent Kimberly Hooker said it was tough to reach the decision, and all options were discussed in order […]
Softball Game Recap: Rural Retreat Comes Up Short
Rural Retreat was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 9-6 to the Honaker Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rural Retreat of the 7-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Baseball Recap: Chilhowie extends home winning streak to 11
Chilhowie entered their tilt with Northwood with 13 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 14. Everything went their way against the Northwood Panthers on Friday as they made off with a 14-2 victory. Considering Chilhowie has won 12 contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Two men arrested in Tazewell County due to violation of probation
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) — Two men were arrested after search warrants were executed in the Bluefield area of Tazewell County. According to the Bluefield, Virginia Police Department, at around 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, officers with the police department helped Tazewell County deputies find Scott Johnson, who was wanted out of Tazewell County. […]
Marion's Lincoln Theatre celebrates 20 years since reopening
MARION, Va (WCYB) — The Lincoln Theatre in Marion is celebrating a major milestone. The theater was originally opened on July 1st of 1929. It closed down several years late, In 2004 the theater reopened it's doors to the public and has been hosting performances ever since. To celebrate...
Meadowview Magnet names Leaders of the Month
Meadowview Magnet Middle School recognized student leaders of the month for March, pictured here. Students were nominated by faculty and staff for their ability to motivate and encourage others. The leaders are, sixth grade, Neveah Moore, Adalyn Easter, Amelia Pond, Arturo Duran, Callie Hazel, and Mason Frye; seventh grade, Olivia Leonard, Alba Hemrick, Julio Alonso, and Alex Tarn; eighth grade, Caden Ward, Natalie Hatton, Vicente Garcia, Karina Guarneros Morales, and Samantha Terrell.
Wytheville man charged on narcotics violations in Carroll
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a Wytheville man with narcotics violations after the execution of a search warrant May 7 in Austinville. According to Carroll County Sheriff Kevin A. Kemp, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police Twin County Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 84 Riggins Road in Austinville on May 7. “Upon execution by the Carroll County Tact Team, a...
Early morning police chase ends with two arrests
WEST JEFFERSON — Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of two individuals after an early morning chase on April 27 that ended on Highway 163. On April 27, Sgt. Daniel Cox was patrolling and running radar when he noticed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Sgt. Cox then initiated blue lights and sirens. During the chase, the vehicle failed to stop and exceeded the speed limit by more than 50 mph. Deputy Cody Call and Jacob Bledsoe arrived to...
Emory & Henry to host RAM Clinic this weekend
EMORY, Va. (WJHL) — Emory & Henry College will host a RAM Clinic for the community on Saturday and Sunday. The free clinic will offer dental, vision and medical care to those in need. No ID is required and dental and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited vision services will […]
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